Space Planes (Paper Airplanes That Really Fly!) [Paperback]

Andrew Dewar (Author)

Book Description

Series: Paper Airplanes That Really Fly! | Publication Date: January 2005

Space Planes takes us away from earth and explores the futuristic machines that fly in space. With a mix of classic space planes and original designs, and featuring the exciting stories of our journey into space, this book is an exciting addition to the series.
Totally cool and unique, these books are a must for enthusiasts and anyone who’s ever loved flying.

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About the Author

Andrew Dewar was born in Toronto, Canada and is currently an Assistant Professor at Sakura no Seibo Junior College in Fukushima, Japan, and the President of the Fukushima Paper Airplane Club.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Periplus Editions (January 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0794602223
• ISBN-13: 978-0794602222
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,867,607 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars great paper airplane model book, January 22, 2005

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This review is from: Space Planes (Paper Airplanes That Really Fly!) (Paperback)

I happened across the first two books in this series at a bookstore and could not resist buying them. They got me hooked and I bought this one as well.

To date, I have not made any airplanes in this book yet (though I have made planes from his other books). I have looked through this book extensively as I wait (impatiently) to have some spare time! Most of the aircraft in this book are fictitious, but roughly based on real ideas from decades back. However, there are some very nice realistic models of the X-15, Space Shuttle, and now world-famous SpaceShip One. I've been VERY tempted to put aside my studies (and the other three books, which you may have seen by reading my other reviews) to build the SpaceShip One.

Along with the planes, the author has included a brief history section in the book to educate the model builder.

I should mention that this is not a typical 'paper airplane' book. You do not simply take a sheet of paper and fold it in various ways then fly it. You have to cut out numerous pieces, form them to get the proper curves, glue them (carefully, so that the paper doesn't warp when it's drying), and THEN fly them. Even though that may sound challenging, the first few airplanes are enough to learn the skills necessary for the later (and more challenging) airplanes. And...THE PLANES FLY GREAT when built with patience and care. Mine have survived some great crashes into walls and radiators since I have a habit of launching them indoors (all the planes have a hook for launching via rubber bands).

5.0 out of 5 stars Fifteen exciting space plane examples, May 9, 2005

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Space Planes: Paper Airplanes That Really Fly!, with it's punch-out plane samples, isn't appropriate for library lending; but that shouldn't keep it from the hands of consumers interested in planes and flights. Fifteen exciting space plane examples, from the Space Shuttle to the Mercury, are provided along with scale, original model kits which have been die-cut for minimal assembly time. Instructions for flying them are also included. A fun combination of lesson plan on space planes and game book for building them: all you need is glue and scissors.